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At 9,049 acres, Georgia's largest state park is a hiker's and backpacker's haven. Many visitors are surprised to find rolling mountains 80 miles southeast of Atlanta. Above King's Gap is Dowdell's Knob where President Franklin D. Roosevelt sometimes picnicked and pondered world affairs. A life-size sculpture of the president now welcomes visitors to the overlook.
Several park amenities were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression, including cottages and the Liberty Bell Swimming Pool fed by cool springs. A wooded campground sits near the edge of a small fishing lake, and privately operated stables offer guided horseback rides. In 1921, FDR came to this part of Georgia to swim in naturally warm springs that offered relief from polio. Today, nearby Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site invites visitors to see his modest home, a museum and the pools that first drew him here.
9,049 Acres
22 Cottages
109 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites
16 Backcountry Campsites
2 Picnic Shelters
Group Shelter (seats 95)
Group Camp (sleep 75)
Pioneer Campground
2 Lakes (15-acre Lake Delanor and 25-acre Lake Franklin)
Liberty Bell Swimming Pool
Trading Post
Located just off I-185 near Callaway Gardens, west of Warm Springs on Ga. Route 190, or south of Pine Mountain off U.S. Hwy. 27.
My husband and I were looking for a quick getaway to celebrate our son's 11th birthday. We love to camp as a family and we're looking for a new spots to pitch our tent for a few days. We found FD Roosevelt State Park in pine mountain Georgia and absolutely fell in love! It's nestled at the foot of the mountain with plenty of hiking trails for all levels. Beautiful Delano lake is situated on the property and great for kayaking, paddle boating, and fishing.
As far as the camping goes...
First and foremost, when I'm camping I need clean bathrooms. The bathrooms were exquisite and maintained throughout the day. So if you're like me and that's important, you're good to go.
We stayed in a standard campsite and it was outfitted with water, electricity, a large fire pit with a grill, picnic table, and a camping pad that was perfect whether you have a tent or a RV.
There was plenty of room to hang our hammocks and stare off into the forest. There is of course wildlife but mostly squirrels around the campsites.
This park is also dog friendly which was great for us because we brought along our little Chihuahua mix.
My favorite part, quiet. The campsites are spaced out enough where if you're looking for a quiet serene getaway you can definitely find it here. We also took a little bit of a tour around and noticed that there are some pioneer campsites that are back in the woods. Well they need a little TLC when she first get there they look like a great option if you're on a budget.
Overall, great stay! We will definitely be back soon and hopefully in the summer so that we can enjoy their large Liberty Bell pool.
Key point, Callaway gardens is just around the corner. If you were interested in visiting there this is a great way to stay on a budget and get to enjoy the gardens as well!
Huge park! Lots of campsites, clean and the staff are very nice and friendly. Would love to come in the summer to be able to go in the Springfield pool. They have paddle boats too
Loved this park! Clean bathrooms, great showers. Easy check in and helpful volunteers. Loved how the Campsites were spaced out and not stacked on top of each other. Great, well maintained trailed. Beautiful views. Will definitely be back!
This is a nice quiet campground. The sites are close together, but the way they arranged does give you some privacy. We were in the 200 area, so we entered through the back gate and set up first, then drove the incline to check in. The park is full of hiking trails. A visit to Dowdell's Knob and the Little Whitehouse is a must.
Loved our cabin stay at FDR State Park over New Year's. Cabin was a mix of original 1930's with updated kitchen and bath. Nice, comfy bed, Direct TV, big fireplace, complete with linens, full size frig and oven. Lots of trails. Staff are friendly and helpful. Definitely will return.
